• Provide direct and meaningful support
• Excellent opportunity in the homelessness sector
• Work within a values based, progressive Not for Profit organisation

“Full citizenship for all people living with a mental illness in Australian society”

About the Role:

• Full Time Maximum Term Contract until 30 June 2020
• Monday and Friday 9.00am – 5.30pm

The Housing and Accommodation & Support Initiative provides community-based support to people living with a mental illness in Western Sydney as well as providing in-reach and transitional support to people leaving acute hospital admissions as part of the HASI service. Community Rehabilitation and Support Workers provide a range of rehabilitation and support to consumers, tailored to meet their individual needs.

Core duties:

• Provide direct support to consumers so they gain/maintain a sense of safety and wellbeing
• Together with the consumer regularly monitor their progress towards their identified needs
• Work to the principles that underpin the Collaborative Recovery Model (CRM) protocols
• Engage consumers and develop trusting and professional relationships
• Work closely with clinical case managers in order to deliver the best possible comprehensive service to consumers
• Work within a holistic framework taking into account the needs of consumers, family, carers and other members of the community and provide culturally appropriate service responses

What will you bring to the role?

• Relevant experience in a similar role
• Experience and working knowledge of homelessness
• Ability and willingness to work effectively as part of a team, to meet program goals and objectives
• Knowledge of complex mental health and drug and alcohol issues

• Highly developed written and verbal communication skills
• Be a team player
• Knowledge of the recovery model

Mandatory requirements:

• Current Working with Children Check
• Australian Working Rights
• Drivers licence
• Police check (refer to PD) – disclosable outcomes considered

About Neami National:

Neami National is a community mental health service supporting people living with mental illness to improve their health, live independently and pursue a life based on their own strengths, values and goals.

In our most recent Staff Engagement Survey, 89% of our Staff recommend Neami as a great place to work, with 87% of staff proud to say they work for Neami.

“Neami’s been amazing for career development. I’ve gone through several different types of roles and positions. Over the last 11 years there have been so many opportunities to engage with, and the organisation really supports people to do that”

We acknowledge Aboriginal and/or Torres Strait Islander peoples and communities as the Traditional Custodians of the land we work on and pay our respects to Elders past, present and emerging. We recognise that their sovereignty was never ceded. Neami National is committed to cultivating inclusive environments for staff, consumers and carers. We celebrate, value and include people of all backgrounds, genders, sexualities, cultures, bodies and abilities. We are an environmentally conscious organisation.

Incentives include:

• Diverse and inclusive organisation
• Induction and extensive Learning and Development Program
• Regular Practice Development sessions and coaching with your supervisor
• Salary Packaging providing tax benefits available for living and entertainment expenses
• Excellent conditions including paid parental leave, a monthly accrued day off, generous long service leave, wellness and gratis leave
• Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

A position description is attached.